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James,
You are indeed a Scientist of the First Order!
BRAVO!
Peter
Robert,
BTW, if you NEED to remove the rear wheel for whatever purpose, you will need a wheel puller that screws onto the hub.
You need to get the correct diameter puller.
I attach an example.
Peter
Robert,
To remove the rim from the wheel you need to take a large screwdriver and put it in the slot and leverage it a bit, then turn the wheel and do the same thing on the next wheel slot, move it again and do it again until you have the whole rim moving off of the wheel,
Perhaps then you can use a rubber mallet to bang it off.
Then follow Tony’s instructions about collapsing the split rim.
The whole process is not easy and the screwdriver will scratch the rim, but there is not much you can do about that issue except touch up the rim.
That stated, the rim will likely scratch again when you re-install it on the wheel.
I attach a link for the split rim tool.
This one is for a Model A, Ford, but I have one where the two leg will lengthen.
The Ford Tool may work, but check with the seller as to what the total length is when fully expanded.
Then, check out the Emporium for articles on how to do it.
I wrote noe or two a few years ago.
Peter
John,
It is a Series 80 COACH, with a mono-tone paint job (no belt line stripe or black above the belt line), with non correct headlight lenses.
It is painted in RESALE RED.
It has a single wiper, and who knows if it is electric or the correct vacuum driven wiper motor.
I think it will sell at a bargain price, but it will need work on the exterior to make it Pierce-Arrow elegant.
Who knows what the interior looks like, but they say it is excel,,ent overall.
They also indicate that the engine was completely rebuilt and list new pistons, valve lifter brackets and new wiring (not much wiring on a Series 80).
Finally, they list new tubes and tires and a dual-spare carrier on the back with used tire mounted.
It is an interesting project.
Peter
http:////owlshead.org/auctions/detail/1926-pierce-arrow-80-4-door-sedan
Tony,
I’m IN!
Peter
Randy,
I was just giving it a shot based upon modern harmonic balancer types.
You mentioned the rubberized nature of the cloth material and that why I extrapolated to Elastomers, as that is one of the three current types of harmonic balancers.
I just had a bit of time to burn, so I did a bit of research and i couldn’t find information on the material used on the Friction Type of harmonic balancer, but I bet a Speed Shop might know.
Good luck,
Peter
Randy,
Look at this stuff.
I DK, but maybe is is what you need.
Peter
Gents,
I don’t know what you are doing wrong, because the last time I signed in was about 10-years ago.
Someone will tell you how to do it.
Maybe it is that you need to Request a Website ID Left Side, Second Item, below “Join Us.””
Peter
“
Pulling off a PAS Annual Meet is a gargantuan task.
Greg, Ken and assistants did a nice job.
Thank all of you for your quite serious efforts.
Peter
Joe,
How about posting the photo HERE on the Message Board and / or on the Emporium?
Peter
Mark,
The Gent who did ALL of the plating for the exterior brightwork and a few dozen other things on my Series 80 was Rod L’Italien at Circle Finishing / Polishing in Newburyport, MA.
They do excellent work and did both of my Running Archer Mascots, including the replication and replacement of the broken / missing end of the arrow.
If you get in touch with them, tell Rod that I sent you.
Peter
Robert and Mark,
Make sure you get the Pacific rim tool that has the expandable legs.
I just looked on eBay again and they also list Pacific rim tools with fixed length legs.
Here is another.
Peter
Ed,
Actually, your fingers are likely too big and your eyesight is in the over 40-years-old mode.
Get some reading glasses and keep them everywhere around the house and in the cars.
HA!
Peter
Mark,
Here is one from eBay.
It is like the one I have, a Pacific.
The advantage of that particular brand / model is that the two adjustable legs extend and contract (lock in place), so they accommodate large rims.
That feature is essential forgoing this task.
Also make sure that you get some Tire Talc and Tire Lube, otherwise the tube won’t seat properly and regarding the Tire Lube, the tire will stick on the rim and you will NEVER get it on.
Also, buy a set of Motorcycle tire irons, they are cheap and essential.
Don’t use tire irons with squared edges, as you WILL nick the tube and have to patch it or us an unblemished tube.
Peter
KARMA!
David,
That is the going price, empty or full.
A few years ago at Hershey I was sitting in Rick Horne’s tent chatting with Liz and a guy came walking in and asked if I was interested in buying a can just like above, but FULL / Unopened / Perfect condition for $100.00.
I was on that faster than a dog on a dropped steak.
When Rick came back and heard the story he was quite reasonably upset, as after all, his tent and the sign “WE BUY PIERCE-ARROW PARTS” was the reason the guy stopped.
I then sold it to him for cost, even though he later flipped me an additional $50.00.
Those can are unbelievably difficult to find.
The one that is even more difficult to find is the DUPLEX Special Compound can for the Series 80, that is about 12-inches long and 2-inches thick and fits under the front seat.
Peter
Greg,
The photo of the newly plated one is the same mascot as in the first photo that I posted.
I believe that the angle of Mark’s in the photo is deceptive as to where the Archer is looking.
We will see in Indiana, if more than two arrive for comparison.
Will you schedule a separate, last-minute event for the Mascot Fest?
We are all excited about the Meet.
Peter
Greg,
You should also ask Wayne, Karl K., Mark Wetherbee and Jim Payne to bring theirs and you can hold a regular old Running Archer Comparison Fest!
Peter
Ryan,
WOWIE ZOWIE & YAHOO!
Congratulations.
We hope to see you and your Pierce-Arrow in Indiana.
Peter
Gents,
RM lists the price range as between $32K & $38K.
It goes on the block tomorrow.
Good Luck, Ryan!
Peter
